My Dear Destiny Episode 23 Recap
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Qiqi, trapped in a swamp, was held tightly by Lv Ao, who used his sword to brace against the sinking ground, but their descent continued. Qiqi wondered why Lv Ao, despite not loving her, would risk his life. Lv Ao declared he had never intended to use her and would sacrifice anything for her. Qiqi finally understood his true feelings, but it was too late, and they both vanished into the swamp.
For several days, there was no news of Lv Ao and Qiqi. Lv Che, enraged that his subordinate had lost track of Lv Ao, personally killed the man. He then noticed Yu Huan hiding and called her out. Terrified, Yu Huan emerged. Lv Che chided her, saying that as his woman, she should not lack such understanding. Lv Che then met with Chief Zuo, Yu Huan's father, to discuss his upcoming marriage.
Lv Che pressed Chief Zuo, stating his patience was wearing thin and demanding his promises be fulfilled. He announced his intention to marry Yu Huan on the 15th, an auspicious day, and Chief Zuo asked him to care for Yu Huan and remember his commitment. Later, Yu Huan confided in her father, offering to decline the marriage if it caused him trouble, acknowledging the difficulty of his alliance with the Lord of Ji.
She added that she was already deeply involved with Lv Che and could not back out unless he failed. Meanwhile, Ling, who commanded Witch Power, apprehended a woman and held her captive, stating the captive could only move within ten meters of her. When the captive tried to kill Ling to remove the Witch Power, Ling effortlessly dodged, confidently asserting that she knew the captive wouldn't strike and had ways to avoid any attack.
The captive pleaded for release, promising not to betray Ling, but Ling refused, citing Qiqi's safety as the reason for her continued captivity. The captive then questioned if Qiqi was the "Ugly Lady" and asked to send a message to her brother, which Ling denied. Ling provided the captive with simple vegetarian noodles, which the captive found unappetizing, calling Ling dull and old-fashioned for her minimalist lifestyle and fruit-only diet.
Ling insisted the captive would have to get used to her habits. Ling later supplied the captive with the Witch Tribe's herb of tranquility and new clothes. The captive, appreciating the gesture, requested rouge and powder, which Ling promised to procure, hinting at the captive's impending release. Fortunately, Wu Ji's bird witnessed Qiqi and Lv Ao's accident and promptly brought word, enabling Wu Ji to rescue them.
When Lv Ao awoke and saw Wu Ji applying medicine to Qiqi, he furiously demanded Wu Ji step aside and argued with him over who should tend to her. Qiqi then regained consciousness, overjoyed to see her senior martial brother and Lv Ao alive, and instinctively embraced Lv Ao. Wu Ji quietly retreated. Lv Ao, curious about Wu Ji, asked Qiqi for an explanation, but Qiqi feigned pain to avoid answering, prompting Lv Ao to tend to her wounds himself.
Lv Ao later questioned Wu Ji about his relationship with Qiqi. Wu Ji revealed they had grown up together as childhood sweethearts, explaining that Qiqi often came to his private school and called him "senior martial brother." Lv Ao, not to be outdone, proudly proclaimed that Qiqi had fallen deeply in love with him after her intelligence was restored, calling it their destiny. Around this time, Ling had her subordinates monitor Wu Ji's activities.
Upon discovering Wu Ji was with a woman, Ling became enraged. She confronted Wu Ji in the marketplace, accusing him of having an "old flame" (referring to Qiqi) and another woman. Wu Ji tried to dismiss Qiqi as a mere acquaintance and warned Ling that her public accusations could endanger Qiqi. Skeptical, Ling mockingly promised to use her mouth only for eating that night. Lv Ao and Wu Ji continued their rivalry, this time competing to feed Qiqi.
Qiqi first ate some of Wu Ji's fresh fruit, but, not wanting to disappoint Lv Ao, also tried his prepared food. After Wu Ji left to check on some medicine, Qiqi softly confessed to Lv Ao that she preferred him, making him immensely happy. Overhearing their affectionate banter, Wu Ji acknowledged his defeat. Qiqi asked Lv Ao to be more cordial to her senior martial brother, but Lv Ao scoffed that he never lost when vying for anything.
When Qiqi took offense at being compared to a "thing," Lv Ao softened his tone and called her his "treasure," which pleased her. They agreed to communicate openly and avoid arguments in the future, and their relationship grew more affectionate. That night, Lv Ao's wounds festered, causing him to cry out in pain. With Wu Ji temporarily absent, Qiqi bravely cut herself, using her own blood to treat Lv Ao. After he consumed her blood, Lv Ao suddenly fell unconscious.
The next day, Wu Ji returned and immediately noticed distinct signs of poisoning in Lv Ao's wound. He deduced that the weapon which injured Lv Ao had been laced with Yin Shi San, a poison that remains dormant initially but swiftly permeates the vital organs once activated. Wu Ji promptly applied silver needles to suppress the toxin. Within a day, Lv Ao showed significant improvement. However, Qiqi's face was visibly pale due to her blood loss.
Wu Ji, noticing her poor complexion, offered to examine her, but Qiqi declined, attributing it to a "special time for girls." As Qiqi pondered her unusually slow recovery, Wu Ji, now aware that Qiqi had used her blood to heal Lv Ao, became furious as he bandaged her wound, asking her if her love for Lv Ao was truly that profound.
